Systems for secure contactless identification and tracking with redundant electronic/visual security mechanisms

ABSTRACT

A system for identifying and providing for the retrieval of information relating to an individual by a plurality of authorized users comprising: a skin wearable, waterproof, non-transferable frangible individual identification device comprising an adhesive and an ink arranged on a substrate to provide a physiologically perceptible, humanly understandable information related to said individual, and a machine-readable two-dimensional code, wherein said code can be scanned for identification, interaction, information exchange, and instructions and further comprising an electronic device with the ability to send, receive, and store information; wherein once applied to skin of the individual said identification device is not removable in one piece rendering the identification device inoperable within said system once removed from skin; wherein the ink, substrate, and adhesive are biocompatible; a plurality of receivers; a computer interface device receiving information from said individual identification device and from said receivers respecting the individual identified by said individual identification device; a computer system coupled to said computer interface device, said computer system including a memory with an algorithm for processing information collected by said computer system; and a separate set of receivers and a separate service rendering system, each output information from their respective receivers to a common database, the contents of said common database being coupled to a computing device which communicates information to and from a central server. The identification device is encoded with machine-readable identification information and/or other information and may comprise optionally a Noncontact communication device such as RFID or Bluetooth circuit. A plurality of reader devices and said individual identification device provide information respecting the individual or thing identified by the inventive system.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No.15/699,427 Visually, Optically and electronically Readable FrangibleDevice for Affixation to the Skin filed Sep. 8, 2017 andcontinuation-in-part of International Application No. PCT/US2015/051289,entitled, Security and Accounting Infrastructure, and AssociatedCutaneous Information Device and Method, filed on Sep. 22, 2015, whichclaims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/053,725,entitled, Temporary Cutaneous Information Device and Associated Methodand Multi-Patient Treatment Infrastructure, filed on Sep. 22, 2014. Thisapplication also claims priority of International ApplicationPCT/US2017/048085, entitled, Improved Visually, Optically andElectronically Readable Frangible Device for Affixation to the Skin,filed on Aug. 22, 2017, as well as applications InternationalApplication PCT/US2017/040053 System and Method for Transitions of Care,filed Jun. 29, 2017, U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/860,646,Transportation and Resort Infrastructure, and Associated CutaneousInformation Device and Method, filed Sep. 21, 2015, U.S. patentapplication Ser. No. 14/862,033, Temporary Cutaneous Information Deviceand Associated Method and Multi-Patient Treatment Infrastructure andU.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/862,081 Temporary CutaneousInformation Device, Associated Method and Resort Infrastructure bothfiled on Sep. 22, 2015, U.S. Provisional Patent Application No.62/242,973 Method and Apparatus for Manufacturing Cutaneous InformationDevices, filed Oct. 16, 2015, U.S. Provisional Application No.62/357,240 Transitions of Care Information Device, filed on Jun. 30,2016, U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/359,104 Skin Applied Point ofService Preparation Device Process and Design Technical Field, filed onJul. 6, 2016, U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/365,988 Method for theBiocompatible Skin Safe Application of Multiple Color Images to the Skinfiled Jul. 23, 2016, U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/375,892 MethodFor Biocompatible Skin Safe Application of One or More Color Images Tothe Skin Using Sublimation Printing, filed Aug. 16, 2016, U.S.Provisional Patent Application No. 62/377,786 entitled ImprovedVisually, Optically and Electronically Readable Device for DurableAffixation to the Skin filed on Aug. 22, 2016, U.S. patent applicationSer. No. 15/295,144 Method and Apparatus for Manufacturing CutaneousInformation Devices, filed Oct. 17, 2016, U.S. Provisional PatentApplication No. 62/426,765 Method For Biocompatible Skin SafeApplication of One or More Color Images To The Skin Using ThermalPrinting, filed on Nov. 28, 2016, U.S. Provisional Patent ApplicationNo. 62/500,419 Construct Design and Application of Cutaneous InformationDevice for Enhanced Physical Authentication Including a StreamlinedDigital Authentication Process, filed May 2, 2017, U.S. ProvisionalPatent Application No. 62/531,863 Nontransferable Identification Device,filed Jul. 12, 2017. additionally, priority is claimed to U.S.Provisional Patent Application No. 62/580,952 Customizable CutaneousInformation Devices and Manufacturing Methods for the Same filed Nov. 2,2017, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/618,782 CostEffective Cutaneous Information Devices With Enhanced Frangibility filedJan. 18, 2018, U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/690,341,Enhanced Cutaneous Information Device With Proximity Detection filedJun. 26, 2018, U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/690,413Cutaneous Information Device System with Wireless Detection of PatronLocation filed on Jun. 27, 2018, U.S. Provisional Patent Application No.62/793,293 Improvements To Cutaneous Information Device Structure filedon Jan. 16, 2019, U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/825,514Cutaneous Smart Tag With Redundant Electronic/Visual Security Mechanismfiled on Mar. 28, 2019, U.S. Provisional Patent Application No.62/875,684 entitled Systems For Point of Service Customization andPrinting of Non Transferable Cutaneous Identification Devices UsingThermal Transfer Printing filed on Jul. 18, 2019, U.S. ProvisionalPatent Application No. 62/880,262 entitled Systems for SecureIdentification Using Cutaneous Smart Tags with RedundantElectronic/Visual Security Mechanisms filed on Jul. 30, 2019, U.S.Provisional Patent Application No. 62/882,094 entitled Systems andMethods for Transitions of Care filed on Aug. 2, 2019, U.S.Non-provisional Patent Application No. 16/721,389 entitled Systems andMethods for Transitions of Care filed on Dec. 19, 2019, the disclosuresof all of the above are incorporated herein by reference.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The invention relates to Cutaneous Information Devices (CID) skin worndevices for purpose of identification, data collection, electronicsystems integration, physiologic and other skin applied sensing anddelivery of dynamic, unique, authenticated and secure content allowingboth interface with information technology infrastructure and direct tohuman information communication in a structure which providesindependent and redundant human and machine-readable indications oftampering, particularly useful for providing a secure and reliablemethod of identification and tracking of an individual.

BACKGROUND

Identification has long been a feature of numerous consumer andcommercial systems ranging from such things as driver identification,admission to secure facilities such as airports and hospitals, and soforth.

Nevertheless, notwithstanding very significant advances in many sectorsof the healthcare and other industries, the inability to quicklyidentify patients, for example, accurately and durably, continues toresult in numerous incidents. Consequences may include medication error,transfusion errors, medication errors, mistaken phlebotomies, surgeryerrors, financial and other issues, testing errors, wrong personprocedures, and the discharge of infants to the wrong families Numerousincidents are reported every year with patient misidentification citedin individual root cause analyses, such as that conducted by the UnitedStates Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Center for PatientSafety. Nevertheless, despite availability of numerous products andstrategies designed to reduce the risk of patient misidentification andthe consequences of such incidents, the problem persists.

Moreover, continuing pressure to limit hospital staff working hoursincreases the risk of such errors, due to the increased number of staffnurses, technicians, residents and other doctors caring for eachpatient. Thus, hand-over and other communication risks are increased ascurrent medical care strategies evolve. Further during acute medicalcrises such as a pandemic, the system is further strained with a largeof influx of patients, some of whom cannot talk or who lose the abilityto communicate accurately or coherently while they are at the hospital.

Current methodology for the identification of patients at medicalfacilities generally involves the use of a wrist bracelet. Problems withcurrent band methods of identification include interference withintravenous insertion, in the need to remove during certain proceduressituations, the fact that such bands are uncomfortable, and thepossibility of their presenting a hazard. Such bands also carry limitedinformation, sometimes making necessary additional devices. Given thelongstanding high-profile recognition that patient misidentification isa serious problem, numerous but ineffective solutions have beenproposed, including barcoding, color coding of patient wristbands, useof multiple identification strategies, and venous pattern recognitionsystems.

However, despite the availability of such a wide range of tagging andidentification systems, and despite their drawbacks and limitations,simple alphanumeric patient identification wristbands remain the onlysignificant method employed for identification of patients. Othertagging and identification systems face significant obstacles toimplementation in the context of a multi-patient medical facility.Barcoding schemes require significant and expensive hardware at thepoint of care. Moreover, in critical situations, delays caused by theabsence of immediate availability of barcode reading equipment canresult in unacceptable delay.

Thus, despite all their problems, as noted above, and even the potentialof providing a choking hazard to newborns, nevertheless, patientwristbands including only a minimal amount of information remain, by anoverwhelming majority, the dominant patient identification systemcurrently in use.

Identification devices are useful in other areas where identification isa value for various reasons, such as security, payments, and so forth.More particularly, resorts, country clubs, municipal recreationalfacilities, cruise ships, convention centers, theme parks, museums andso forth often have many recreational options which are made availableto large numbers of people. Such options may include theatricalpresentations, rides, restaurants, fast food facilities, classes,parties, meetings, exhibition halls, pools, tennis courts, horsebackriding, and so forth. Operators of such facilities often have a numberof reasons for controlling and/or monitoring use of and or access totheir facilities, and the various attractions located therein bypatrons.

At the present time, in a typical facility, one or more individuals arepresent at the entrance to the venue hosting the attraction, event orother offering. These individuals check persons wishing to enter theattraction venue, requesting and/or collecting and/or ripping tickets inhalf.

Tickets to facilities, such as amusement parks, are often purchased onthe Internet. However, due to the fact that multiple tickets can beprinted, consumers are generally provided only with an identificationnumber or alphanumeric. When the individual arrives at the attraction,he or she presents the reservation number at a kiosk wherespecial-printed tickets are provided. Typically, these tickets arecollected and ripped in half at the venue. These specially printedtickets have a format which is largely unknown to the individualattending and offering and which may be difficult to copy.

Such systems suffer from multiple drawbacks. For example, the cost ofpersonnel at the entrance to the venue is high. Moreover, for quality ofservice reasons, multiple personnel are often employed at the entranceto the venue. In addition, the possibility exists that reservations maybe made and resold by “scalpers”. Individuals may even swap tickets oncethey enter the facility, posing a security risk.

The largest drawback of any system which involves the exchange of anysort of physical ticket is the potential to spread germs. Under theconditions of a health crisis, such as a pandemic or even during a badflu season, exchanging tickets would no longer be feasible as facilitieswant to avoid the spread of germs at public events.

It is also desirable to track usage at a facility and for many yearsnumerous solutions have been proposed and implemented. For example,using a rubber stamp and printed layer to identify individuals who havepaid a fee is something which has been done for at least 50 years.However, given the desire to avoid germs, it is no longer reasonable touse a rubber stamp. At the same time, it would be desirable not just totrack usage at a facility while they are there, but also track physicalproximity to other guests at the facility for potential future contacttracing.

The need for accurate individual identification across all settingsincluding home, business, recreation and medical settings becomes allthe more acute with the onset of an epidemic. Given an epidemic wherepeople may be asymptomatic, contact tracing is highly desirable and withpresently difficult to manage due to the lack of accuracy inidentification of individuals.

Despite their drawbacks and limitations, wristband, tickets andrubberstamps applied to the skin of the user remain the only significantmethodologies used for identification and tracking of individuals inmedical facilities and in commercial facilities. Given the future acuteneed to limit physical contact to help stop the spread of disease, thereis a need for a secure, contactless identification system that can beused across multiple settings.

SUMMARY OF INVENTION

A system for secure contactless identification and tracking withredundant electronic/visual security mechanisms is provided.

In accordance with the invention, a cutaneous identification device(CID) is provided which addresses the above needs in the context ofproviding multiple indications of tampering, human readable information,machine-readable information and an interface to digital infrastructurewhile minimizing the need for physical contact.

The system's CID is non-transferable, frangible, which also comprises anear field communication device (Bluetooth, RFID, etc. . . . ) where theCID is first authenticated with a smart device post identificationverification and security check and affixed to the individual and oncethere is entry, there is constant monitoring of the CIDs in the venue.

The system would comprise a skin wearable, waterproof, non-transferablefrangible individual identification device comprising an adhesive and anink arranged to provide a physiologically perceptible, humanlyunderstandable, and machine readable information relating to saidindividual wherein once applied to skin said identification device isnot removable in one piece; said identification device is effectivelytactically imperceptible and comprises an adhesive layer and an inklayer containing individual specific information which can be visuallyseen or read including an embedded two-dimensional code, wherein saidcode can be scanned for patient identification, interaction, informationexchange, and instructions and a non-contact communication device; incombination with a plurality of reader devices; a computer interfacedevice receiving information from said individual identification deviceand from said reader devices respecting the individual identified bysaid individual identification device; a computer system coupled to saidcomputer interface device, said computer system including a memory withan algorithm for processing information collected by said computersystem; and comprising a separate set of reader devices and a separateservice rendering system, each output information from their respectivereader devices to a common database, the contents of said commondatabase being coupled to a computing device which communicatesinformation to and from a central server.

In a commercial setting, the system may be used to 1) verify theidentity of the patron and security clearance; 2) once the tickets arepurchased the CID is preprinted and mailed to the patron with a specificCID which confirms identity using a photograph on the CID; and 3) entryinto the event, security clearance, overall location or seat number andany other pertinent information to the event, thereby offering no hassleaccess to venue or event with all pertinent information accessed fromthe CID, including a photo of the seat, the seat number, section, etc.In preferred embodiments, the software would also have facialrecognition to confirm that user's face matches CID face. In someembodiments, a QR code is included for easier scanning or an extra layerof security.

In a medical setting, the system may be used to 1) verify the identityof the patient with a CID 2) track in patient care 3) track outpatientcare and provide contact tracing. In preferred embodiments, the softwarewould also have facial recognition to confirm that user's face matchesCID face. In some embodiments, a QR code is included for easier scanningor an extra layer of security.

A noncontact communication device such as RFID or Bluetooth technologycan be added. The RFID can consist of both UHF and NFC technology on thesame chip, although UHF cannot currently be used on the skin withoutcreating a barrier between the body and the antenna. In a preferredembodiment, the device will have functioning UHF and NFC technology.RFID technology can also include sensing technology.

Sensors may also be incorporated into the device to measure variousphysical states including but not limited to motion, glucose,temperature, heartrate, EKG or any other physiologic signals. This isparticularly advantageous for not only telehealth but also remotemonitoring. For example, some COVID-19 patients have silent hypoxiawhere they are alert and feel relatively well yet have remarkably lowblood oxygen saturation levels which can lead to death. By the time,they make it to the hospital, the lack of symptoms can make triageextremely difficult. Thus, it would be advantageous for a hospital to beable scan patient CIDs to properly triage.

The system is different from any existing personal identification systemas it is truly married to the person and cannot be separated from theperson once authenticated. Since the CID is bonded to the skin and nolonger functional when removed, the security level is comparable to abiometric scan. In preferred embodiments where there is no RFID reader,the QR code may be scanned to remotely confirm identity.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

A more complete understanding of the present invention and theadvantages thereof may be acquired by referring to the followingdescription in consideration of the accompanying drawings, in which likereference numbers indicate like features, and wherein:

FIG. 1 shows a preferred embodiment of the CID applied to surface of theskin with detail on the visually displayed information located on theCID including an optically read code, which in this example is adatamatrix code;

FIG. 2 shows the CID of FIG. 1 in noncontact communication with anauthorized smart device;

FIG. 3 shows a preferred embodiment of the system;

FIG. 4 is a preferred embodiment the inventive process utilizing thesystem of FIG. 3 at an authorized location;

FIG. 5 is a preferred embodiment the inventive process utilizing thesystem of FIG. 3 by in an emergency situation outside of an authorizedlocation.

FIG. 6 is a cross sectional view a preferred embodiment of a CID;

FIG. 7 is a cross sectional view a preferred embodiment of the CID shownin FIG. 6 once it has been applied to the skin;

FIG. 8 is a top view of the carrier sheet in FIGS. 6 and 7, includingthe single CID and additional labels;

FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of an alternative embodiment of a CIDcomprising multiple adhesives used within a single CID assembly;

FIG. 10 is a cross sectional view a preferred embodiment of a CID;

FIG. 11 is a top view a preferred embodiment of the CID shown in FIG.10;

FIG. 12 is a schematic for thermal energy generation to be used inconnection with CID;

FIG. 13 shows top partial perspective view of an alternative embodimentof a CID comprising an assembly for harvesting energy;

FIG. 14 is a cross sectional view a preferred embodiment of a CID.

FIG. 15 is a top view a preferred embodiment of the CID shown in FIG.14; and

FIG. 16 is a top view an alternative embodiment of a CID.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION

Generally, in accordance with the invention, the inventive method(described in detail below) is initiated by a person entering a facilityand providing identifying information. The information is communicatedto a central database/processor directly or via a local server/processorthrough, for example, a plurality of Internet connected computers, or,as illustrated, cellular smart devices (such as smartphones). Cellularsmart devices are connected, via cell towers and cyberspace to a centralserver. The information is checked to verify if the person is alreadyregistered in the system or if a new record needs to be created. Thenthe secure CID is applied to the surface of the skin. The CID inconnection with authorized devices will be used to verify the identityof this individual. Access to the information contained on the centralserver will be managed by security protocols to ensure that theinformation being provided is on a need to know basis.

FIG. 1 shows a preferred embodiment of a CID applied to surface of theskin with detail on the visually displayed information located on theCID including an optically read code, which in this example is adatamatrix code. CID 10 comprises ink and adhesive and would be printedon a printable substrate at the point of service. CID 10 is applied toan individual's forearm 12. In accordance with the invention, it iscontemplated that different sized CIDs may be used for larger andsmaller people as well as varying application locations for the CIDbased on the environment. In a preferred embodiment CID 10 would beeffectively tactically imperceptible so that it would not bother thewearer. Upon arrival to the origination point, the individual isidentified using CID 10 embedded with a two-dimensional code 14 such asa QR or data matrix code, other optical code system and/or an RFID chipor other noncontact communication device.

Referring to FIG. 2, authenticated smart device 18 scans and reads code14 on CID 10 located on the individual. This device can either be aspecially built device or an internal use by a facility or a personaldevice used by the user. If the user uses the device the user would haveauthenticated the device by normal methods of logging into their phonevia fingerprint or alphanumeric code. CID 10 has a unique alphanumericidentifier 14 embedded in the design.

Referring to FIG. 1, alphanumeric code 14 is transferred to the smartdevice 18. Code 14 offers a level of security since the number has novalue or use unless there is access to data management software locatedon the system's secure central server. Additionally, code 14 offers areliable way to identify the user. CID 10 may comprise additionalinformation including first and last name 20, DOB 24 date 28 that CID 10was printed, location of printing facility 29 and may include additionalinformation such as preferred gender identification 30. For a user, byusing an authenticated smart device as well as standard fingerprint orother unique and nontransferable authentication protocols which may beembedded in the device in conjunction with CID 10, a user canautomatically authenticate and log directly into any application, nativeor web-based, which contains any level of secure, personal and orsensitive information thus bypassing a sometimes-onerous registration orsign-up process. Referring to FIG. 1, each user CID 10 includes the name20 of the user, and the user's date of birth 24. A user ID number 22also appears on CID 10. While the embodiment shown includes opticallyreadable code 14, it is understood that any automated readable device,such as an RFID chip, a quad code, and so forth, may replace opticallyreadable code 14. Moreover, it is noted that the system may accommodateOCR capability, which would make the generation of a machine-readablecode, such as code 14, unnecessary, because the system could simply readthe same information that a human operator reads but unlike a humanreader, the system would process the information to provide anauthorized device and user to access additional information which is notseen on CID 10.

A hardware system constructed in accordance with the present inventionand suitable for practicing the method of the present invention isillustrated in FIG. 3 with CID 10 as the nexus point of the system withservers and other devices communicating via CID 10 to administer inputand share critical information. System 100 comprises input/outputinterface 110. I/O interface 110 could for example be a smart device,computer, etc. and would have the capability of to receive human inputof identifying information. Interface 110 may be linked via wired,wireless, Bluetooth, local processor/database 112, which is linked viawired or wireless connection 113 to central server 114. In analternative embodiment, interface 110 directly connects to centralserver 114. Local processor/database 112 is connected to printer 116,which is capable of printing CID 10. CID 10 may interact with anauthorized reader 118. Authorized reader 118 is a device that is used tointeract with CID 10.

Central server 114 communicates with system 100 inputs via interface110. Central server 114 comprises a database. Central server 114 alsoprovides the database with user CID design information generated by auser CID design algorithm, which may be accessed, by central server 114.Such user CID design information is also stored in the database, whichmay be a hard drive, solid-state hard drive, or any other suitablestorage medium, device, integrated sub system, and so forth.

Authorized reader 118 also allows a connected device to communicate withcentral server 114 for the presentation of data input screens, audioalarms, and the transmission of data to the central server 114. Reader118 can be a non-contact communication device such as RFID or can be anoptically read code (QR, bar, etc.) read by an optical code such as acamera or a red laser scanner. Reader 118 is input and output device,which would allow a large number of mobile devices such as mobile device126 to communicate with central server 114. In the case of smart mobiledevices, such functionality is typically incorporated thought there canalso be a separate stand-alone reader (e.g. a mobile scanner) fordevices, which do not include this function.

Reader 118 can also be connected with a local device 120 such as amedical facility glucose monitor, medical diagnostic equipment,radiology equipment and the like, or a remotely connected device 122(e.g. home medical diagnostic equipment); facility Y server 124 (e.g. aserver at a second facility), mobile device 126 (e g smart device thatis not tethered or bound by location or individual or equipment) all ofwhich are connected via wired or wireless connection 128 back to centralserver 114. Authorized reader 118 can be incorporated directly intodevices 120-126 or can be an external stand-alone reader.

Input device 110, may take the form of a mini tablet, or full-sizetablet incorporating a camera and connection (wired or preferablywireless) located in the admission area. Depending on the admissioncircumstances, when a user is being admitted, an input device 110 may begiven to the user. The input device prompts the user to fill in variousinformational units to be used by the system. The central server 114directly transfers this information, including an image of the face ofthe user, which is stored in the central server and shared via the wiredor non-wired connection 113 with local server 112.

I/O interface 110 preferably includes a camera 111, which may be used totake a picture of the face of the user, for example at the time of userintake. Such picture is then advantageously displayed on the informationinput device during information entry to reduce the possibility of errordue to misidentification of user during data entry. Advantageously, thepicture of the user and/or user name optionally remains on the screen ina fixed position as information is input into the system, for example ona personal computer or mobile device, for example a mobile device with atouch screen (such as a smartphone with an application enabling theinventive system).

In connection with the taking of the image of the user, the display oninput device 110 may include a rectangle within which the face of theuser should fit. This will assure uniformity of presentation, maximuminformation by maximizing the size of the face of the user and reducethe time necessary to compose the picture. It is understood that initialinput device 110 may be in a number of settings including a primaryfacility or any other authorized facility connected to central server114.

FIG. 4 is a preferred embodiment the inventive process 200 utilizing thesystem of FIG. 3 at an authorized location illustrating an individualwearer's experience which begins when they physically enter 202 anauthorized location for an event. An event is defined as an authorizedactivity at an authorized location, e.g. going to dine at a restaurant,going to shop at a store, attending a show, convention, having anappointment at a medical facility, etc.

Once the attendee arrives there is a check 204 to confirm the individualis wearing an operational and valid CID 10. If the individual is wearingCID 10, the identity of the individual is verified at step 206 byscanning CID to connect with system database 210 to confirm that CID 10is operational and valid. Additional verification can also take placewith the physical verification such as government issued IDs or throughdigital mechanisms such as facial recognition or fingerprint.

If the badge is not confirmed to be an operational CID during the checkstep 204, a search is done to see if the individual is registered 208 byquerying database 210 at step 212 to confirm individual's registration210. If the individual is registered, CID 10 is printed and applied tothe individual 210. If the individual is not in the database 210 as aresult of the query from 212, the individual is registered at step 214and an individual specific CID is printed and applied to the individualat step 210. The result is a verified identity specific CID 10 whichthen applied to an individual at step 215. Authentication of new CIDswould preferably only be at authorized locations.

In addition to acting a verified identification system, CID 10 can beactivated to display exclusive content. In one embodiment, theregistration can occur on the user's phone. By scanning the CID at anevent, the CID can be paired with the event based on time and location.The attendee can register in real time using biometric verificationtechniques on a mobile device. When a staff member scans a CID 222, thesystem verifies whether the individual is authorized 224. If no, theaccess is denied 226. If yes, the access is allowed 228.

Once a device is registered and paired the attendee can move freelyabout the event. All scans of the device will be stored and documented.Staff members of the event can also scan the CID 222 to determine accessto a particular sub-event, location, give-away or experience. When astaff member scans an attendee 222 authorization can be determined basedon the criteria set forth in the platform. If the platform determinesthe attendee not authorized access will be restricted 226. If theattendee is authorized, the system will grant access to the attendee228.

In a preferred embodiment, in order to setup an event on the platform, asuper admin must onboard the event partner. After this point, theplatform is a self-service platform for the event partner to enter theinformation required and create an event. Once an event is created, theevent partner can add sponsors and enable sponsor staff for the event.Experiences can vary based on date/time range with an option to add“counters” to clickable content (text, image/video files, hyperlinks tothird-party sites and social media) that track activity by the pairedCID 10 and mobile phone.

At the event, after the CID 10 is applied to the attendee, if notalready activated for the event ahead of time, the CID 10 can beactivated onsite through the Platform (single database and schema formulti-tenant architecture). Activation data is stored by UniversalIdentification (UID) in the Platform with the ability to link two (2) ormore UIDs together and combine data. If the CID 10 is not provisionedfor the attendee ahead of time, it can be provisioned onsite through theassociated Platform or third-party database via an API. Additionally, ifonsite registration is allowed by the Event Partner, attendee or staffcan register the attendee for the event.

Event staff scan attendee's CID 10 for access control and logistics andattendees can scan their CID 10 with their mobile phone to interact withthe event mobile experience. All scan, form and click-through data arestored in the associated Platform and can be viewed in a real-timedashboard with export functionality. Apple Pay and Samsung Pay can beused for cashless payments. If cashless payments are enabled on theattendee's mobile phone, the attendee can scan the item for purchase andbuy it on the credit card linked to cashless payments. Purchase data isstored in the associated Platform.

In a medical setting, an event is a visit it to the medical facility ora telehealth visit. The user's records are stored on an electronicmedical record system or user data repository, i.e.) online user portal.CID 10 will be used as the primary form of identification and also aspart of the three-part identification system using verbal confirmation,visual confirmation of the CID 10 with user data and the electronicverification by reading CID 10 using a smart device. If all three match,then the individual is identified. Whenever there is any relevantinteraction with the user during treatment/ care/management whether itis prescription drugs, wound care, bath, blood work, or any otherinteraction that requires identification of the user, CID 10 will bescanned. Any smart device with RFID or other non-contact communicationcapability can perform this function without any additional software.This software will allow an authorized smart device with optical ornoncontact communication capability to read the CID 10 whether usingoptical readers, RFID technology, Bluetooth or any other wirelesstechnology available.

Referring to FIG. 5, is a preferred embodiment of the inventive process250 utilizing the system of FIG. 3 with an emergency response systemwhich utilizes the CID 10 to identify the individual and connect toemergency response systems and provide a mechanism by whichidentification is verified and critical information is made available toemergency responders for the right person at the right time. Currentsystems cannot distinguish between the person calling emergency servicesand the person in need of assistance because they rely on the phone asthe main identification point. The CID 10 with its inventivenontransferable identification can serve as the verification point toallow emergency response access to databases which contain detailedinformation that could be useful in an emergency such as allergies,emergency contact, proxy, medical insurance info, etc.

When an incident occurs 302, the staff approaches the individual andscans 304 the user specific CID 10, which has been verified and appliedin FIG. 4. The scan initiates a connection to the database 210.Individual specific data from database 210 is displayed for the staffmember 308. Staff can scan a CID with the mobile application to initiatean emergency response and/or report an incident. When scanned by staff304, the associated database 310 allows access and displays digitalinformation 308. If escalation is not necessary, the activity isdocumented 312 and an incident report is generated 264 which are bothstored in database 210. If escalation is necessary, the staff memberwill initiate the escalation process 316. In a preferred embodiment,emergency services can be contacted with a single click. As part of thisescalation, the system will generate escalation data profile 318.Individual data will be exported 320 to an external database 324 throughan API connection 320. This function sends first responder's rich dataand the platform kicks off a series of emergency workflows. This wouldnot only be useful in general emergency situations, but alsoparticularly useful in situations such as camping. These workflowsinclude sending first responders a map of camper's geolocation, sendingonsite personnel camper's medical information (allergies, medicines,insurance card and release form) and sending camper's parents/guardiansa text with the phone number of onsite medical personnel. If emergencyservices button is not clicked, camp staff can view the camper'semergency contacts, medical records and release form as well as submitan incident report.

If an individual is taken to a care facility such as a hospitalemergency room as a result of the incident, information from the systemwill be sent to these locations prior to user arriving automating theintake process. During admission, hospital staff scan user's CID usingthe CID application to view user's health proxy information inreal-time. If user does not speak English, hospital staff can click thetranslate button in the CID application to use the voice and texttranslator to communicate with the user.

Additionally, users can scan their CID with their mobile phone to accesstheir user portal and view certain information drawn from theiradmission and medical records. After discharge, users can scan their CIDwith their mobile phone to access their discharge information and viewtheir ER diagnosis, expected course of illness, self-care instructionsand return precautions.

Referring to FIG. 6 a cross sectional view a preferred embodiment of aCID 400 is shown comprising geometric frame 402, print substrate 404,electronic component 406, skin contact layer 408, carrier 410, andadhesive layers 412, 414, 416 418. CID 400 includes a thin clearflexible polymer geometric frame 402 with an adhesive 412 that attachesthe geometric frame to the print layer 404. The application geometricframe 402 provides structural support to the CID prior to and duringapplication to the skin. The adhesive coating 412 is intended to be weakenough to allow for easy removal from the rest of the device 400 afterit is applied to the skin. It may encircle the outer edge of the device400 or a portion of it. Geometric frame 402 which creates the rigidityand structure necessary to maintain the structure of device 400 and itscomponents during application to the surface of the skin after carriersheet 410 is removed. Without frame 402 maintaining the two-dimensionalarchitecture of CID 400 it would become deformed, wrinkled, andpotentially not applicable to the surface of the skin.

The print surface layer 404 is a flexible, breathable, comfortableprintable material. The printed surface layer's top surface is intendedto be printed on and display the contents of the print cleanly andclearly. The printable layer 404 can include letters, numbers, designs,QR, barcode, data matrix codes and/or similar technologies for codingprintable designs.

The print surface layer 404 may be opaque white, another color oropacity or watermark printed, and may have a glossy or matte printsurface. The layer 404 may be printed on with laser printing, inkjetprinting, thermal printing, laser etching, or other form of printing ormarking. It may be printed on multiple times. It may be prepared ortreated to enhance or enable certain printing techniques. It may also beprepared or treated to prevent multiple printing.

A noncontact communication component layer 406 can connect with anysmart device or reader to relay data and information form the device toanother component of the system. The noncontact communication componentlayer 406 provides a way to transmit or receive information wirelessly.This component can be RFID, BLE or any other noncontact communicationtechnology.

The noncontact communication layer 406 may contain an antenna or severalantennas. It may contain a substrate, which may be flexible or rigid. Itmay contain holes, cuts, or perforations. It may also contain anintegrated circuit or assembly of integrated circuits andinterconnections. It may contain adhesive coating 416 on one side, bothsides, or neither side. In some embodiments, the communication layer canbe removed.

Geometric frame 402, print substrate 404, and electronic component 406are placed on a skin safe adhesive layer 408 which is the layer thatwill come into contact with the skin when the device is applied. Thethin clear flexible polymer layer 408 extends beyond the printable layer404 to provide a smooth edge seal to the CID once applied to the skin.It also provides a flexible outer geometric frame to give the assemblyflexibility when applied to the skin. The skin-safe adhesive layer 408provides the device assembly with an interface to the skin andseparation from the skin and the layers above the skin-safe adhesivelayer. It provides a medium for desirable qualities in skin applicationsuch as flexibility and breathability.

All of these components 402-408 are placed on a carrier sheet 410 whichserves as a stabilization layer for the printing process. The carriersheet 410 also protects the adhesive 418 during handling before thedevice is applied to the skin. The backing layer is provided to hold thedevice prior to skin application and preserve the adhesive coating onthe skin-safe adhesive layer and thin clear polyurethane geometric framelayer. It is intended to be removed immediately before the device isapplied to skin. Carrier sheet 410 is treated with a release agent toallow for easy separation from the adhesive layer 408. This non-stickcoating or release agent allows the rest of device 400 to be removed asa single mass. In use carrier sheet 410 is pulled off adhesive layer 408and device 400 is applied to the patient/wearer.

Each component, the geometric frame 402, the printable layer 404, theelectronic components 406 and the skin application layer 408 hasadhesive layers 412, 414, 416 and 418 respectively which bond the partsto the rest of the device. The characteristics of the adhesives can varybased on the layer.

It is understood that some embodiments many not have adhesive on allinterfacing surfaces. Skin contact layer 408 may contain adhesive 418 onone side or both sides. The carrier sheet 410 may comprise a coatedpaper or other suitable material and may be flat or have indentations orraised features in certain locations to accommodate the rest of thedevice assembly.

Adhesive coatings used in the device assembly may be of any suitablevariety and multiple adhesives may be used in the construction of asingle CID. A coating may be a combination of different coatings or anon-uniform coating. Any layer may be perforated with holes, slits orother shapes to promote the transmission of moisture and air. Thismoisture vapor transmission rate (MVTR) is positively impacted byperforations can affect the strength of the adhesive bond to the skinand the durability of the CID 10. The perforations may be spaceduniformly, in a pattern, or arranged according to a distribution, orarranged randomly. Perforations may also be applied selectively to areasof each layer. Perforations may be the same on each layer or different.Each layer may independently contain or not contain perforations. Theperforation sizes may also be uniform, varying, pattered, or sizedaccording to a distribution, which may be random.

The thin clear flexible layer 402, print surface layer 404, noncontactcommunication layer 406, and skin safe adhesive layer 408 may all berealized using a material that is breathable, i.e. it is semi-permeableor permeable by vapor, gases, or moisture. The materials may bedifferent for each layer. The noncontact communication layer may befabricated from non-permeable materials or form a non-permeable body.

Geometric frame 402 provides structure and rigidity to the constructduring application of the device and includes adhesive layer to attachthe geometric frame 402. The printable layer 404 allows for variableinformation to be added to the CID at may comprise visually readableand/or optically scannable data applied by dye, ink or toner. Theprinted information can be applied using any number of printingtechniques including sublimation, thermal, laser, inkjet printing,flexographic, direct or indirect transfer. These dyes can generatevisual data which can include but not limited to identifyinginformation, name, date of birth, ticket number, identification number,employee ID, prison inmate number, scout troop number, school precinctfor class trips, advertising, an image of the person wearing theinventive device and/or any other information which serves a functional,efficiency or security purpose. The present invention contemplatesprinting UV long wave and short-wave dyes, fluorescent dyes, IRinvisible dyes, light fast and non-lightfast dyes, glucose monitoringinks, and electrically conductive inks. Depending on the end user'sneed, layer 20 may comprise glow in the dark inks; inks that areactivated or be visible by sunlight, UV light. The colors of the ink maychange when activated by sunlight, UV light, sweat, water or othermethods. Metallic ink may be used. The colors may also change over timedue to exposure to oxygen. For any such inks that are not biocompatibleor suitable for sensitive skins, the ink may be sandwiched betweenclear, biocompatible layers. Other options for ink layer 20 includethermal ink; inks that retain a charge and emit over time, with a lightshined on it; inks that change their physical properties with or withoutparticular activation; and inks that change their physical propertieswith or without particular activation.

To add or enhance frangibility, layer 404 can be designed in a mannerwherein it is stiff the ink not flexible so that it pulls apart withsome tension. Substrate 404 is strong and stretchable so when stretchedthe ink breaks apart rendering it optically unreadable and thus nottransferable. Preferably, the ink also may be printed in a manner whereit stretches a little to allow for movement while still allowing foroptical scanning but not at all for pulling.

Printing foundation layer 404 is preferably either has properties toallow for durable printing to take place or treated with a varnish orother substance to allow for and retain any printing. The substrate 404is durable enough to withstand application to the skin in even harshenvironments yet flexible and elastic enough to be comfortable on theskin. In one embodiment, the substrate layer 404 is so thin it is almostimperceptible and only has enough durability and tensile strength tohold the components in place while on the skin.

The adhesive 414 and the substrate 404 must also have the appropriatecharacteristics to handle moisture either from external sources or thatnaturally present on the skin, such as sweat.

Depending on the end user need, the adhesive layers can comprise avariety of materials. Suitable adhesives may include hydrocolloids,acrylic, silicone, cyanoacrylate or a combination of these adhesives.Hydrocolloids, silicones and acrylics are commonly used in skin appliedapplications. The adhesives can also be activated by LED, UV orelectronic beam. Of particular advantage would be that UV and electronicbeam activated adhesives can create a product that is not tacky whenhandled until activation by user. For sensitive skin, acrylics or otherpressure sensitive adhesives are preferable for skin contact. Theadhesive can be added during the printing process by spraying theadhesive on to the finished product thereby applying the adhesive aspart of the printing process. Cyanoacrylate are preferable for long timewear. Cyanoacrylates act on moisture and cannot be exposed to moistureor air, thus the time from application to exposure must be rapid.

In preferred embodiments, as aerosols tend to have a wide spray pattern,the cyanoacrylate would be applied at targeted zones, perhaps using pumpspray or other more controllable depositing device. This could be doneat the point of manufacture or by the end user at the point of use wherethe user would spray on or otherwise apply the adhesive then apply thedevice with a non-tacky surface (or tacky surface) to the recentlysprayed area. The spray would be specifically designed to spray theoutline of the device only. The use of spray on adhesive as theactivator where the adhesive is part of the construct located on thebottom layer means that the CID is not tacky when removed from thecarrier but rather is activated when comes in contact with the skin.Alternatively, the spray would activate the adhesive. Thus, the spraywould be the adhesive activated by the CID when they are appliedtogether, or vice versa the adhesive is on the CID and the sprayactivates the adhesive. The composition would be a liquid form ofadhesive.

In some preferred embodiments, there would be a stronger adhesive on theedge meaning the adhesive on the outer layer will have strongerproperties than the inner area, keeping the bond of the CID stronger atthe edges, at the tension areas. This is also a way to reinforce theedges of the CID to prevent curling/peeling up.

Printable substrate 404 is suitable for receiving ink in a variety ofprinting processes, such as sublimation printing, laser printing,xerographic printing, inkjet printing, flexographic impact printingusing a ribbon similar to an electromechanical typewriter, orconventional offset or other conventional printing process. It ispreferably of low strength and will break apart if subjected torelatively low magnitude mechanical stresses or impacts in anydirection. In this application, this characteristic is referred to asfrangibility. Insofar as substrate is the base for the applied inventiveCID after application, its frangibility makes it substantiallyimpossible to remove, thus adding a measure of security to the device asan identification device. More particularly, frangibility makes itsubstantially impossible for the device to be moved from one person orthing to another.

Printable substrate layer 404 is preferably perforated and just thickenough to bond to the adhesive and serve as the foundation for dyes andother electronic components described throughout. This will make thesubstrate frangible so as to prevent intact removal of the substrate orits readable components, thereby preventing transfer to anotherindividual. The substrate must be durable enough to withstand/tolerateprinting and preferably impermeable to the dyes printed thereon.Substrate 404 would also be robust enough with proper moisture vaportransmission rates, channeling and other moisture handling properties toprevent any effects from body fluids such as sweat as well as theadhesive to interfere or interact with the data layer applied to theprintable layer 404 or the integrity of the entire device 400. Inanother embodiment substrate layer 408 will have channels on theadhesive layer to allow moisture to escape more readily.

Substrate layer 404 there may be printed visually discernableinformation, optically readable codes such as bar code, QR, datamatrixor any other visually machine read algorithm Substrate layer may have aprintable layer varnish which allows the printed layer to be bonded tothe substrate 404. Preferably, the substrate will be no thicker thanwhat is necessary to bond the adhesive to the lower surface of thesubstrate and for that substrate to carry components of layers 408 andthe identifying print information on the upper surface of the substrate.The substrate is durable enough to withstand application to the skin ineven harsh environments yet flexible and elastic enough to becomfortable on the skin. The substrate 404 and the adhesive must alsohave the appropriate characteristics to handle moisture either fromexternal sources or internal such as sweat.

The substrate 404 itself may be white in color or a contrasting color,though other colors may prove preferable depending upon the particularapplication, i.e., glow in the dark, fluorescent, etc. This coloringwill serve as a contrasting background making the visual data depositedon the substrate (in the next step) easier to read and more durable. Aspart of the printing process a white coloring may be added to thesubstrate 404 to create the contrasting color. Visually readable data,which can be read with the human eye, generated using skin safe dye, inkor toner can be applied using any number of printing techniquesincluding sublimation, thermal, laser or inkjet printing. These dyes cangenerate visual data which can include but not limited to identifyinginformation, name, date of birth, ticket number, identification number,employee ID, prison inmate number, scout troop number, school precinctfor class trips, and any other environment where identifying informationserves a functional, efficiency or security purpose. For security andauthentication these dyes can also could include but not limited to UVlongwave and shortwave dyes, fluorescent dyes, IR invisible dyes, lightfast and non-lightfast dyes, nano-sized RFID OR BLUETOOTH chips, glucosemonitoring inks, electrically conductive inks which when attached to amicroprocessor or microchip and a power-source can complete anelectrical circuit. The printable substrate 404 may also comprise dye orinks that change their physical properties. activated by perhaps byambient light, activating light or sunlight.

Data codes can be added as part of the visual display printed layer 404such as Quick Response (QR), data matrix, bar codes or any otheralgorithmic code can be read with an optical electronic device can alsobe added to the construct. These codes will allow an optical electronicreader to pull unique identifiers from the device. These identifiers canbe randomly generated codes which when used with a data managementsystem will allow identification, tracking or data manipulation. Thesecodes can serve as a secure form of data communication allowing thereader to pull information from the skin worn device and alsocommunicate back with the device. Given the prevalence of optical visualcode readers, the interaction between these codes and the individual canserve any number of purposes for the wearer of the skin device and/or athird party reading the device.

To maximize reliability of printed optical information components,substrate 404 may be white or have a color that contrasts with theprinted information. Glow in the dark, fluorescent, etc. coloring may beadvantageous depending upon conditions of use. As an alternative tohaving a white or colored material serving as a substrate, the printingprocess for applying printed information may further comprise applying awhite background pigment to the substrate to create contrast.

In accordance with a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention,CIDs are manufactured using glow-in-the-dark Components UV activatedunder a black light as well as a security measure, to provide foridentification of a user in the dark. This has the advantage of makingit unnecessary to disturb users by turning on lights during sleep.Moreover, it may also save time in emergency situations. CIDs may bemade to glow in the dark by several techniques. For example,glow-in-the-dark pigments may be mixed into the adhesive, which remainson the skin of the user while the badge is being worn. Such phosphorpigments may be of any color and may be used for color-coding purposes.Green phosphors are preferred for their longer persistence, althoughblue phosphors have the advantage of brighter light emission. In somecases, the adhesive has an LED embedded which can be taking power fromtemperature, from sun, or stores from motion.

It is also possible to mix glow-in-the-dark phosphor pigments withtransparent thermoplastic ink material to make a glow-in-the-dark inkfor laser printers. Additional versatility may be achieved by usingtransparent tinted red, blue and yellow phosphorescent ink pigmentformulations with a black pigment formulation. In this case the blackpigment formulation would be of conventional design and would be used todepict alphanumeric and/or image data, while the glow-in-the-darkpigments may be used for tinted backgrounds, identification backgroundpatterns, and so forth. Still another possibility is to utilize afive-ink cartridge laser printer where four of the ink cartridges are ofconventional design and the fifth ink cartridge contains aphosphorescent ink formulation, which acts as a light source to improvevisibility in the dark. There may also be used Inks that change theirphysical properties due to some sort of activation.

Adhesive layer on the non-printed side of substrate 404 attaches toelectronic device 406 (e. g., RFID OR BLUETOOTH inlay) whichbonded/married to electronic device substrate layer. The electronicdevice 406 may include electronic components i.e. electronicallyreadable, devices such as electrical circuits, processors, resonant,RFID OR BLUETOOTH devices, UHF (for long distance reading) or NFC,noncontact communication devices, antennas, microchips, printedcircuitry, flexible paper batteries, printed battery, sensors or otherprinted or nano-printed electronics. In some embodiments, the device orsensors are powered by a battery that is charged by the user's body heator electricity created by the user's body.

In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention, a passiveRFID OR BLUETOOTH device 406 comprising a chip and printed circuitantenna are provided. Preferably, substrate is no thicker than what isnecessary to support adhesive and informational components under normalwear and tear, but thin enough to be frangible upon the application offorce during, for example, an attempt to remove device.

Wireless device 406 may be any electronically readable device such as anelectrical circuit, processor, resonant circuit, active or passive RFIDOR BLUETOOTH device (optionally a nano-sized RFID OR BLUETOOTH chips),UHF, NFC, wireless communication devices, antennas, microchips, printedcircuitry, printed battery, sensors or other printed or nano-printedelectronics. The electronic device can also be shaped in a way that hasaesthetic value such as a butterfly, diamond, sun or flower. Forexample, the RFID OR BLUETOOTH inlay antenna can be in the shape of adiamond. This diamond shape has aesthetic value when seen through theprinted and substrate layer, functional effectiveness, and serves as avisual cue for status or access to a particular location. For example,circular shape allows access to the facility, diamond shape allowsaccess to the VIP section. Other shapes can be used depending on thedesired uses. Additional aesthetic additions can include texturedmaterial. Perforations can also be added to add aesthetic and functionalvalue as described above.

Electronic devices 406 may use noncontact communication technology suchas RFID OR BLUETOOTH, UHF or NFC and other non-contact communicationdevices. The electronic device 28 may include electronic components i.e.electronically readable, devices such as electrical circuits,processors, resonant, RFID OR BLUETOOTH devices, noncontactcommunication devices, antennas, microchips, printed circuitry, printedbattery, sensors or other printed or nano-printed electronics. Wirelessdevice may be any electronically readable device such as an electricalcircuit, processor, resonant circuit, active or passive RFID ORBLUETOOTH device (optionally a nano-sized RFID OR BLUETOOTH chips),wireless communication devices, antennas, microchips, printed circuitry,printed battery, sensors or other printed or nano-printed electronics.

Types of RFID OR BLUETOOTH and Bluetooth protocol enabled devicesinclude Low frequency RFID OR BLUETOOTH, Near Field Communication RFIDOR BLUETOOTH, Ultra High Frequency RFID OR BLUETOOTH, and Bluetooth LowEnergy. These microchips can store significant amounts of information.These identifiers can be randomly generated codes which when used with adata management system will allow identification, tracking or datamanipulation. These codes can serve as a secure form of datacommunication allowing the reader to pull information from the skin worndevice and also communicate back with the device. Given the prevalenceof near field communication or ultra-high frequency RFID OR BLUETOOTHand Bluetooth readers, such as smart phones, tablets, watches and thelike, the interaction between these technologies and the individual canserve any number of purposes for the wearer of the skin device and/or athird party reading the device. In certain embodiments, an MRIcompatible power source for non-contact communication (such as RFID ORBLUETOOTH or BLUETOOTH compatible components) would be embedded in theCID. MRI compatible metal or palate batteries would be used inconnection with the CID to enhance functionality. The non-contactcommunication device could provide constant connection to otherBLUETOOTH compatible components.

These devices can also contain a variable rolling code which wouldincrease the security and functionality of the device by creating acounter within the chip that will prevent anyone from accessing or usingthe chip without the proper rolling code at that particular moment.

Electronic components 406 add a level of security and functionality overoptically read codes. These devices can store more information, bereprogrammed, keeping a rolling count of the number of times the devicewas read and a variable rolling code for authenticity to increase thesecurity of the CID. This functionality creates any number of advantagesgiven the application. The rolling code in addition to counting can alsodynamically tailor the information being displayed based on the count ornumber of times the CID is read. For example, on the first read aninstructional screen can be provided to educate the user. On the secondread the instructional video can be replaced with a highlighted tutorialand on the third read the instructions are replaced with a link to moreinformation. Furthermore nano-sized RFID OR BLUETOOTH particles can beadded at this stage used to confirm the authenticity of the skin worndevice. In another embodiment, a flexible metal sheet would serve as thesubstrate layer and an RFID OR BLUETOOTH could be printed thereon. printon the metal itself. In preferable embodiments, the RFID OR BLUETOOTHwould have to have a white layer on it. Data processors such ascircuits, microchips and microprocessors can be added to the device inconjunction with a conductive ink to create a skin wearablecomputer-processing unit.

These components can be used to determine whether CID 400 has beentampered with or removed from an individual. This concept is known asphysical frangibility. In addition, to the physical frangibility,whereby when the product is removed it is inoperable, the functionalityof the device can be limited or ceased based on the variables unrelatedto the physical state creating a nonphysical frangibility. The deviceusing a combination of electronic components and software can determinewhen a CID has been removed from one person and applied to another.Security components such as holograms can be added in the final step forauthentication.

FIG. 7 shows the CID as shown in FIG. 6 once it has been applied to theskin 414. It no longer contains a paper application geometric frame 402or carrier sheet 410. The remaining layers on the skin are the printsurface layer 404, noncontact communication layer 406, and skin safeadhesive layer 408. The layers may bend and conform to the skin onceapplied to the skin 414 using pressure.

Once device 401 is applied to the skin, Geometric frame 402 can beremoved and discarded. The frame 402 can encompass all or part of thesurface area of the construct. Frame 402 also can create a window bywhich the point of service printing of variable data can take place.This window is needed to allow the printer to apply the necessary datadirectly onto print ready substrate 404 for visual and optical reading.For use in healthcare, activation of the QR code on device 400 wouldlink to Patient Portal.

In an alternative embodiment, the noncontact communication componentlayer is placed between the print surface layer and the breathablesubstrate layer. The breathable substrate with skin safe adhesive layeralso functions as both the breathable substrate layer and skin-safeadhesive layer in FIG. 6. The breathable substrate with skin-safeadhesive layer may be a single layer or combination of several layers.Once applied to the skins, it no longer contains the paper applicationgeometric frame or carrier sheet. The layers may bend and conform to theskin once applied with pressure to the skin.

In an alternative embodiment, no breathable substrate layer or skin-safeadhesive layers are present. The adhesive coatings on the print surfacelayer and noncontact communication component layer are chosen to be skinsafe adhesives.

In an alternative embodiment, the breathable substrate layer is madesmaller compared to the print surface layer. This is done to alter howthe layers bend when conforming to the skin, creating a differenttapered effect compared to the device assembly in FIGS. 6 and 7.

In an alternative embodiment, a single layer provides the functionalityof the printed layer and breathable substrate layer.

The printable material layer 404 is designed to accept printing such asinkjet or laser printing. It may lay flush with the printer feed page'stop surface to ensure even printing. The skin contact layer 408 andnoncontact communication assembly layer 406 are included in theembodiment shown in FIG. 7 as examples of component layers that may beincluded in a CID. Any assembly may be the CID present on the printerfeed page instead, or any other combination of layers and materials, andcomponents that constitute a skin-applied applied device assembly.

The printer feed page may be made from printable paper or a material notintended for printing. It may also be printed on during the printingprocess or may be excluded from printing. It may come as a sheet or aspart of a roll. The printer feed page may be coated to function as aremovable backing or may supplement a removable backing included in theCID. There may be adhesive coatings on or between any surface of thelayers in the CID. The print media format may contain multiple CIDassemblies of similar or varying composition.

CID 400 may be affixed to the skin with acrylic adhesive or a gentlersofter silicone adhesive. In an alternative embodiment, the geometricframe does not include a substrate and a skin safe layer located closestto the skin is the only layer that comes in contact with individual whenCID is applied to the skin.

FIG. 8 is the top view of a CID 400, carrier sheet 410 and printedlabels 422 in a single layout 403. In this embodiment the carrier sheet414 also has space for additional identification labels which can beused for skin application or not. These labels 422 can be printed at thesame time as CID. They can include specific information about the wearerof the CID or the facility producing the CID.

The contents printed on the skin-applicable identification may beautomatically coordinated with the contents on the identificationlabels. One or multiple skin-applicable identifications andidentification labels can be printed on a page. Either may be omittedfrom the backing print media. The location of the skin-applicableidentification and identification labels may be changed to accommodatedifferent sizes or numbers of either. The materials including adhesivesused for skin-applicable identification and identification may differ orbe the same.

FIG. 9 shows a cross-sectional view of an alternative embodiment ofmultiple adhesives used within a single CID 450 assembly. It containsthree adhesives: a first adhesive 466, a second adhesive 468, a thirdadhesive 470. It also includes a printable material layer 454 and ageometric frame 452. The three adhesives applied selectively can beconfigured to optimize performance for feel, flexibility, durability orother set of requirements. An example configuration is a weak adhesivewith high tack as first adhesive 466, a stronger adhesive as secondadhesive 468, and thinner layer of third stronger adhesive 470. Thisconfiguration would allow the CID to form a tight seal to the skinaround its perimeter but allow for gentler feel and conformability inthe center region of the CID. The geometric frame 452 provides amaterial taper that prevents the edges of the skin-contact deviceassembly from peeling off the skin due to friction or other forces. Itprovides a means to create closer conformity to the shape of the skinthan an equivalent device where third adhesive 470 and the geometricframe 452 are not present, even if second adhesive 468 is made thinnerto create a tapered effect. The geometric frame 452 may be made fromother material to achieve a tighter seal or stronger edge protection.

The three adhesives 466, 468 and 470 may be each distinct, or two of thethree adhesives may be the same. The thickness may be different for eachadhesive. More adhesives types may be added. The adhesives may benon-uniformly or uniformly applied within their regions. It isunderstood that an alternative design of a CID may have more ordifferent layers than those presented above.

Non-transferability of a device is ensured when a device cannot beremoved intact from the wearer's skin. Referring to FIGS. 10 and 11, CID500 comprising Bluetooth IC 502, fragile foil/wire noncontactcommunication antenna 504, connection pin 506, conductive adhesive 508,an adhesive layer 510, elastic material 512, nondeformable or rigid ink514, adhesive layer 516, release layer 518, paper backer 520,perforations 522 where Bluetooth IC 502 is connected to fragilefoil/wire noncontact communication devices such as RFID or Bluetoothantenna 504 using its connection pin 506 and rigid connection such as aconductive adhesive 508. The built-in frangibility of the electroniccomponent ensures that the removal will render the electronic deviceinoperable and ensure that the electronic component cannot be reused. Inother embodiments, it may be beneficial to keep the electroniccomponents intact upon removal.

An adhesive layer connects the Noncontact communication device 502 suchas RFID or Bluetooth IC and fragile foil/wire noncontact communicationdevice such as RFID or Bluetooth antenna 504 to the first surface of anon-resilient deformable flexible and elastic material 512 such assilicone or hydrocolloid layer, which may also a polymer layer. Anon-resilient deformable/rigid printed layer may also be applied to thenon-resilient deformable flexible and elastic material 512 such assilicone, hydrocolloid or another polymer layer . The flexible andelastic material 512 such as silicone, hydrocolloid or another polymerlayer has an adhesive layer 516 applied to its second surface. A releaselayer 518 resides between a paper backer and the adhesive layer 516applied to the non-resilient deformable polymer (e.g. silicon) layer512. The paper backer 520 serves as a delivery medium beforeapplication. The dotted lines 522 represent perforations that will tearupon removal of the device from the skin. The dotted lines 522 can alsorepresent full die cuts through the substrate layer 512. When device 500is removed from the skin the perforations 522 ultimately leads totearing of the substrate material 512 and the antenna 504 rendering theelectronic component inoperable.

The placement and layering specifics of the RFID or Bluetoothsub-assembly 502-506 and the wearable substrate sub-assembly may bealtered to accommodate additional layers or modifications to either theNoncontact communication device such as RFID or Bluetooth sub-assemblyor wearable layer sub-assembly. This includes the addition of additionalprocessing, energy sources, information displays or additionaltransmitter/receiver assemblies.

The Noncontact communication device 502 such as RFID or Bluetooth IC canhave a different pin location or be oriented differently. Thefrangibility mechanism would not be reliant on a specific Noncontactcommunication device such as RFID or Bluetooth IC packaging ororientation. The cut 522 may be a weak point, perforation, or cut suchthat when sufficient force is applied, possibly during removal from theskin, to the weak points of the noncontact communication device thedevice is disable. When the device is peeled, pulled or attempted to beremoved from the skin, that force necessary to remove the devicedisables the device or records the tampering of the product. The deviceis disabled by physically breaking weak points in the closed-circuitnecessary for the device to function when removal is attempted.

There may be additions to the non-resilient or deformable polymer layerin order to increase the effectiveness of frangibility. The perforationor cuts give additional guidance to the point of bending around rigidconnections. There may be a gap in adhesive application to aidseparation or stress on the connection point.

The flexible and elastic material 512 such as silicone, hydrocolloid oranother polymer layer has an adhesive layer 516 applied to its secondsurface. A release layer 518 resides between a paper backer 520 and theadhesive layer 516 applied to the non-resilient deformable silicon 512or another polymer layer. The paper backer 520 serves as a deliverymedium before application.

An extension of substrate material 512 can work in conjunction with cutsor perforations in order to enhance frangibility or add additionalpoints by which a rigid or fragile construction may be targeted. Theremay be different designs for perforations, not just straight lines butany design suited to the job.

In accordance with the present invention, it is contemplated that theRFID or other noncontact communication device may use any one of anumber of strategies to communicate. For example, the device may bepassive. Alternatively, the device may include a battery or a capacitoras a power source. Likewise, the device may utilize the harvesting ofelectrical power from ambient electrical fields or be powered byelectricity generated across a thermal gradient. These various powerstructures will also create varying distance by which the device can beread.

Additionally, the device can send out a signal to allow passive readingfrom distance. In this scenario an individual can enter a room and thedevice will immediately notify the appropriate devices of the person'spresence. Other possibilities include thermoelastic (that is thegeneration of electricity by converting thermal energy into mechanicaltension, which is then converted into electrical energy, for example bya piezoelectric crystal. Likewise, vibration from a person walking, orthe like may drive piezoelectric power generation.

For powering on the chip, various techniques utilized in low-powerelectronics may be employed. One mechanism which may be advantageouslyemployed is a sleep timer that schedules a power on at intervals to doan operation or several operations, but then totally shuts down andspends most of its time idle, consuming little power. Alternatively, thestorage media's level of charge can trigger a chip-on event. Anotheralternative is to use any source of incoming harvested energy to triggerthe chip to go on. For example, this can be an outside event like RFIDreading, you can incorporate some kind of sensor that will trigger thechip to turn on.

FIG. 12 shows a block diagram 600 for thermal energy generation as maybe used on a CID with the following elements thermal energy generator602, an electrical conversion stage 604, a processing module 606, anenergy storage module 608, and a communication module 610. Thermalenergy generator 602 may be a thermoelectric generator such as a Seebeckgenerator or Peltier cell converts energy based on a thermal gradient.The thermal gradient may be present due to difference in temperaturebetween the surface of human skin and the ambient temperature. Thethermal energy generator may also be a thermoelastic generator or atransducer for converting strain, force, or pressure into electricalenergy and may be realized with a shape memory alloy such as nitinol,constricted with surrounding structure or material and generate tension.The tension may be converted to electrical energy by a physicallycoupled mechanical electrical transducer, such as a piezoelectrictransducer which may be flexible or rigid and made from organic,inorganic or a combination of materials. The electrical energy generatedmay be converted in an optional voltage or other electrical conversionstage 604. The stage may limit, condition or convert characteristics ofthe electrical energy, such as frequency, voltage, current, inputimpedance, or output impedance. The conversion stage may be formed frommultiple combinations of cascaded or parallel connected conversionstages or bypassed altogether. The electrical energy will then power aprocessing module 606, such as a micro controller, application-specificintegrated circuit (ASIC) or combination of processing modules.Electrical energy may also be supplied to an optional energy storagemodule 608 such as a capacitor, super capacitor, battery, orcombination. The storage media may be controlled by the processingmodule 606, a separate processing unit, or be self-controlling. Thestorage system may also be omitted. The processor module sends data,control signals, or a combination to a communication module 610 such asa wireless transmitter, receiver, transceiver, display, light source,audio source, touch screen, actuator, sensor or combination thereof. Theprocessing module may also control the level of energy delivered to thecommunication module. The communication module 610 may also send data orcontrol signals to the processing module 606.

FIG. 13 shows an assembly 700 for harvesting energy from a temperaturegradient at the interface of a human body 702 and ambient airtemperature 704 creates a heat transfer convention 706. A shape memoryalloy 708 is present and its shape is physically constricted. Thetension produced by the shape memory alloy 708 is converted intoelectrical energy using an electromechanical transducer 710, which maybe piezoelectric or nitinol. The energy is transferred to an electronicdevice, electronic storage medium 712 such as a battery, or combinationthereof with a device power connection 714. A skin contact assembly 716consisting of an adhesive, polymer or combination thereof provides ameans to couple the device 712, shape memory alloy 708, andelectromechanical transducer to skin 710.

FIG. 14 shows a skin applied device 800 comprising cord material 802 toaid frangibility including cord material 802, communication antenna 804,substrate 806 and adhesive 808, substrate material 810 and adhesive 812.The view shows layers separated for visibility from a side cut view. Thecord material 802 is looped around a noncontact communication antenna804, which may have a loop or ring shape. The noncontact communicationantenna 804 may have a substrate 806 and adhesive 808 to physicallyconnect to the layer below it. The figure shows the layer below thenoncontact communication antenna 804 as a skin contact material 806 withadhesive 808, but there may be additional layers included. The skincontact material layer may also be omitted and the non-contactcommunication antenna 804 adhered directly to skin. The cord material802 is one fully connected cord. There is a substrate material on thetop which can be used to print on 810 which has adhesive 812 to attachto the rest of the construct. Connection between the two cord sectionsmay be connected above layers, below layers, or laying between layers.When the skin applied device is removed from the skin, force on the edgeof the skin contact device will create tension in the cord. The tensionwill pull at the noncontact antenna ring from one edge, causingmechanical strain and failure. The mechanical failure of the antennawill prohibit the noncontact antenna ring from functioning correctly andremove communication abilities. The cord provides additional rigidityand tension when the other materials used in construction may not.

FIG. 15 shows top view the skin applied device 800 in FIG. 14 with anincluded cord material 802 to aid frangibility from a top view with thenoncontact communication ring 804 and skin contact substrate layer 806.The view has omitted top layers and adhesive layers for visibility only.The cord material 802 is connected as one continuous piece.

FIG. 16 shows a top view of a preferred embodiment of the frangibledesign structure of CID 900 that can be found within the areas of theelectronic device that have no components besides a substrate. Thedotted lines represent perforations 902 that will tear upon removal. Thedotted lines 902 can also represent full die cuts through the substrate.This design has large bobble edges 904 which promotes adhesion to theskin even when the device is being removed regardless of the direction.The large bubbles have a large surface area and therefore a greateradhesion and then taper down. The tapering ultimately leads to tearingof the material and the subsequent antenna 906.

An electrophoretic display may be incorporated into a CID as a means todisplay information such as patient data or scheduled events. Thedisplay may update its information according to the available energyprovided by an energy harvesting source, transmitted power, energystorage component, battery, or combination including battery-lesssystems. The screen refresh rate may be changed dynamically based onenergy availability or other factors. Screen refresh may also betemporarily disabled when zero energy consumption is desired. A flexibleelectrophoretic display may allow incorporation into a skin-appliedidentification system by allowing the total assembly to conform to thecite of physical application where individual identification andsecurity clearance is necessary.

The inventive system can also incorporate biosensors that can measureskin or core temperature changes, heart rate, hydration, UV Exposure,glucose level (using glucose ink or glucose sensor for example) and usethe wireless transmitter to send the information to an eternal device orreader. The device's application directly to the skin makes it ideal forphysiologic applications. In an alternative embodiment, micro needlesare placed on the device in direct contact with the skin. These microneedles will take small samples from the skin which can be used forbiologic testing post removal of the device.

Thus, the device could be used to monitor for basic measurements thatare relevant in any setting in or outside of healthcare and can be usedas an early indication for medical conditions heat exhaustion,hypothermia, sepsis by measuring biometrics such as salt content,foreign compounds and even dehydration. For monitoring emergencysituations (for example in a combat or bioterrorism zone) other sensorssuch as pressure sensors, radiation sensors, chemical weapons sensors,radiologic sensors, paper sensors may be useful. In some embodiments,the CID could monitor skin temperatures changes over time with theprobability of developing hypothermia. Conversely, by measure thechanges to core temperature or hydration, the CID can be used as amonitor for heat exhaustion or UV exposure. The data would continue tosave as frangibility of the device is maintained since as the substratestretched, circuit breaks and any local data is lost.

In an alternative embodiment the CID can be placed in a visible areasuch as the hand, forearm, or shoulder while the biometric measuringdevice can be placed in an area more conducive to accurate measurements.For example, a temperature monitor can be placed under the arm which isnot visible. This temperature monitor is connected wirelessly to thevisible CID such that when the visible CID is scanned the temperaturereading from the nonvisible device is transferred. This allows biometricsensors to be placed in the most effective places for biometricmeasurements while a CID is more easily accessible for scanning or moreappropriately placed for transmitting a signal.

In a hospital setting this is in contrast to prior art systems wherehospital wristbands are used which track the band not the patient andcan be easily copied (or found discarded in the trash), or bar codesystems where staff scan stickers corresponding to the patient and donot need to be physically in front of the patient to perform theseactivities. Furthermore, an RFID system alone, merely verifies theexistence of the band not necessarily the patient. Alternatively, whenthe patient is outside of the hospital no identification is availableand patients use log in and password systems to verify identity outsideof the hospital.

In another embodiment, multiple CIDs can communicate with each otherwirelessly and transmit information wirelessly. This data can betransferred when any one of the CIDs are scanned or the data can betransmitted wirelessly to any device which can read the receive thesignal wirelessly. Receiving device can include gateways, smart devicesand smart home devices.

In an alternative embodiment, some or all of the data is saved when theproduct is removed but the identifying personal information does notexist.

The combination of the non-transferable CID married to a central system,means that any data, information and measurements taken are updated inlocal and central databases. The central server can send notices(alarms, notices, follow up reminders and check-ins and the like), thusand putting in a process in place to keeping the wearer (and/or theirdesignated caregiver) well apprised of any vital information that mayneed to be communicated.

When the CID is paired with a smart phone and scanned, the geolocationis determined and there may be messages or alerts sent to the phone toremind the user that they are near their pharmacy to pick up aprescription, or near the cleaners to pick up their dry cleaning or theymay opt in to promotional offers where they may receive special offersin the area from preferred vendors.

The advantages of an integrated system with a non-transferable cutaneousidentification device which accurately identifies and verifies theirlocation becomes acutely evident during situations where tracking andtracing are a must. During an outbreak, epidemic or pandemic, inaddition to secure identification, tracking and contract tracing becomesa high priority to mitigate the spread of disease. This system enablesaccurate location tracking, contact tracing and, in preferredembodiments with Bluetooth sensors all the time. By having a systemtrack CID wearers locations and potential interactions with others,given their geolocations, make notifications more efficient andaccurate. This is vastly improved from a smartphone system without aCID. This pairing of the CID with the smartphone means that thelocations can be accurately traced. By having the CID scanned at variouslocations (stores, doctor's office, work, gym, etc.), there is a recordof time and location and also proximity to others. Additionally, with anoption to measuring biometrics through other paired devices, it ispossible to have a wearer's symptoms tracked over time. There could alsobe a requirement to self-report symptoms in the app twice a day. The CIDcan comprise sensors that measures biometrics—such as body temperature.As discussed above, other sensors can be added that can detect ormeasure for heat exhaustion, hypothermia, sepsis by measuring biometricssuch as salt content, foreign compounds and even dehydration UVexposure, skin temperatures changes over time, glucose, salt content,blood alcohol level or detect the presence of other substances. Suchmeasurements and tracking can be particularly to medical professionalsin determining diagnosis and treatment plan in an urgent situation. Thesystem can also to send alerts to someone to be aware of their systemsand go to the hospital if they have certain other symptoms, making thesystem function as individual specific care as opposed to a genericblast. Outside of a pandemic, the tracking and tracing functions areparticularly helpful to support public health in general to be aware ofsmaller outbreaks and to send out alerts so people are acutely aware oftheir symptoms. In a preferred embodiment, there would be self-reportingof behavior (handwashing, gargling) and tracking of the same to see howtimely information can shape individual behavior and public healthoutcomes.

The versatility and functionality make the CID an ideal virtual walletwith both identification and payment options. Depending on the user'spre-authorizations, the CID can link to an Apple pay type option,function as a room key, etc. As the CID is secure and not transferable,the usual security concerns are virtually eliminated. This would beparticularly useful for ticketed events, invite only events and levelaccess events.

For air travel, this system would be particularly helpful providingadded layer of protection because unlike present day boarding passes,the system would use facial recognition software without the annoyingneed to produce one's license or passport again.

The CIDs may also be manufactured and/or customized at the point ofservice using in combination an image capturing device in combinationwith a thermal transfer printer. This image contains visually readableinformation for the purposes of identification, and also may containbarcode and data matrix technology for optical scanning and non-contactdata transfer technology that will allow specific data to be transferredto a smart device. The process results in a mobile clearer image whichincludes a photo of the face, visible on all skin tones, with a higherresolution. The tamper proof construct results in a secure,authenticated, nontransferable form of skin worn identification withintegrated non-contact connectivity sensors and mobile location servicessuitable for any number of applications where identification or securityis a factor. This mobility allows for the applications in mobilesituations where the application of the device can be done in anyenvironment or time sensitive environments where mobile, accurate secureidentification is necessary.

For hotels, at check in, instead of a room key, the authorized guests,can get their own authenticated CID which could be used as a room keyand also as a means to charge the room. For younger guests who need lessfreedom, there could be spending/venue limits assigned to the CID andalso deactivation or alarms set if one is not in their room by a parentset curfew. This system would also work well with dorm roomsparticularly at boarding schools and school trips to tournaments.

For Scout camping, the combination of secure ID, integrated access tomedical information and tracking capability are particularlyadvantageous. Oftentimes, the Scouts are young and when under stress areunable to communicate accurate information. Furthermore, when multipletroops share the same space, it would be easy to quickly identify theScout and get them the proper medical attention needed. The CID iswaterproof and very secure, as it is not transferable.

At hotels, amusement parks, museums, data could be gathered to determinefoot traffic to optimize commercial opportunities to plan forappropriate staffing at peak times and when needed maintain socialdistance and reduced capacity guidelines.

The design may be designed to include aesthetically pleasingenhancements, as it relates to the event. For example, at a baseballgame, the user can request their favorite team logo and colors to beprinted on the CID to enhance the experience.

The parents or caregivers of both disabled children and adults,particularly those with limited communication skills, will also find thesystem useful in that it can track the user in designated locations andwith the addition of a QR or other scannable code, anyone with a smartphone could scan the code which would send an alert to the appropriateparties to find them in case they are lost.

The background check, security, could connect to multiple globalsecurity databases and also could help authorities track down persons ofinterest quickly, while providing a distinct advantage over fingerprintsbecause easier to execute. The combination of a definitivenon-transferable identity combined with technology to track if a personwho has checked in has left or is still at the venue. For hotels,amusement parks, festivals, events and the like, digital check points orpillars can be placed in key areas to actively measure attendee flow andlocation without the use of a batter

The inventive system is also useful during lockdown procedures to safelyidentify who has checked in or out and who is also inside or babysittingor other caregiver services, as well as particularly where staffing isnot always consistent, the CID provides a secure mechanism to track whois with the client at what time. For party facilities (e.g. Chuck ECheese, Jump On In), this is particularly useful when managing a roomfull of children. For school tour groups, it would provide chaperones aneasy way to account for children to be sure that the bus leaves no onebehind and everyone is where they are supposed to be.

At amusement parks, the authenticated CID can serve as an admissionticket for up to two weeks. The turnstiles can be fitted with RFIDreaders or a person can scan the QR code. The CID serves as a link toidentity, park ticket, ride reservation, hotel key and debit card withinthe resort. In contrast to present systems, such as Disney's Magic Bandsystem, there is no chance of the identifier being lost or stolen. It iswell known that Magic Bands are often lost, and much valuable park timeis lost deactivating the band and activating a new band. As the identityis tied to the person, even within a family, there can be differentspending limits sets and functionalities granted for each identity.

While illustrative embodiments of the invention have been described, itis noted that various modifications will be apparent to those ofordinary skill in the art in view of the above description and drawings.Such modifications are within the scope of the invention which islimited and defined only by the following claims.

What is claimed:
 1. A system for identifying and providing for the retrieval of information relating to an individual by a plurality of authorized users comprising: a. a skin wearable, waterproof, non-transferable frangible individual identification device comprising i. an adhesive and an ink arranged on a substrate to provide ii. a physiologically perceptible, humanly understandable information related to said individual, and a machine-readable two-dimensional code, wherein said code can be scanned for identification, interaction, information exchange, and instructions and further comprising iii. an electronic device with the ability to send, receive, and store information; wherein once applied to skin of the individual said identification device is not removable in one piece rendering the identification device inoperable within said system once removed from skin; wherein the ink, substrate, and adhesive are biocompatible; b. a plurality of receivers; c. a computer interface device receiving information from said individual identification device and from said receivers respecting the individual identified by said individual identification device; d. a computer system coupled to said computer interface device, said computer system including a memory with an algorithm for processing information collected by said computer system; and e. comprising a separate set of receivers and a separate service rendering system, each output information from their respective receivers to a common database, the contents of said common database being coupled to a computing device which communicates information to and from a central server.
 2. The system according to claim 1 wherein at least one receiver comprises a camera, photo processing software, and means for a network connection.
 3. The system according to claim 2, wherein the individual's photo is taken and authenticated with their claimed identification, authorization is then sent to the printer to print the identification device, wherein said device comprises a photo of the individual and a scannable optical code before the individual identification device is affixed to the individual and associated demographic information, medical information is gathered and input into the computer system, associated with the individual identification device and stored in the system for future access.
 4. The system according to claim 3, wherein the linking and authentication of the individual photo with the data that is input is part of a registration process using a smartphone linkage with RFID or Bluetooth connectivity to authenticate a facial photo linked with valid personal information.
 5. A system according claim 3, where the identification device comprises, a noncontact communication device which is a. machine readable; b. construct located across multiple layers; c. tamperproof; d. comprises a circuit severed when removed and inoperable; and e. comprises an insulation layer to boost signal over water-based application like the human body.
 6. The system according to claim 1 used in connection with a patron attending an event wherein the system can verify the identity of the patron and perform a background check.
 7. The system according to claim 1 used in connection with a patron attending an event wherein the system couple to the device is used as an entry ticket.
 8. The system according to claim 1, wherein the device is securely paired with an individual going to a group setting wherein the individual scans their CID with their mobile phone to interact with the event mobile experience to view content and staff can scan an individual's CID with the mobile application to initiate an emergency response and/or report an incident whereby the system can display the individual's digital information with a button to contact emergency services.
 9. The system according to claim 8, wherein the system can send first responders a map of individual's geolocation, sending onsite personnel individual's medical information and sending individual's parents/guardians a text with the phone number of onsite medical personnel.
 10. The system according to claim 1, wherein emergency response personnel can scan the device identify the individual connect to emergency response systems and provide a mechanism by which identification is verified and critical information is made available to emergency responders for the right person at the right time.
 11. The system according to claim 10, wherein emergency response personnel use the device the verification point to allow emergency response access to databases.
 12. The system according to claim 1, said identification device serving as a secure authenticated conduit for gathering and tracking information about the individual wherein when a signal from the device is received by the receiver, a. data is sent to the central server to confirm timing, location and nature of activities; b. the data is processed; c. data points are sent and received through secure channels; and d. alerts are sent based on data collected and processed through the central server; and e. utilizes geo fencing or wayfinding technology for directions and location
 13. A system according to claim 1 wherein the identification device can directly communicate with other identification devices within close proximity to each other.
 14. The system according to claim 1 wherein said device serving as a secure authenticated conduit for healthcare treatment wherein the system can be used to: a. verify orders and other activities in a healthcare setting; b. verify weight in a healthcare setting; c. verify correct location and schedule; and d. perform safety checks to protect against medical error
 15. The system according to claim 1, said device serving as a secure authenticated conduit for healthcare treatment wherein the system can be used to a. authenticate identity before allowing the use of geofencing services; b. confirm location and schedule through geofencing; and c. safety checks to protect against medical error
 16. The system according to claim 1 wherein electronic communication device: a. allows for location data collection; b. allows for real time passive location tracking; and c. allows for data blending and triangulation to estimate location.
 17. The system according to claim 1, wherein cashless payments are enabled on the device wherein the electronic component comprising one of more of the following RFID, or a near field communication device or a UHF communication device.
 18. The system according to claim 1, wherein the identification device comprises components that can be powered with energy from one of more the following sources battery, ambient light, solar, static, friction, motion/kinetic, UV, body temperature, heat radiating off the body, LED embedded in adhesive, powered by the surface of the skin, flexible paper batteries, gravity, solar, harvest energy from the body, printed battery, MRI compatible metal or palate batteries.
 19. The system according to claim 1, wherein the identification device is illuminated powered with energy from one of more the following sources battery, ambient light, solar, static, friction, motion/kinetic, UV, body temperature, heat radiating off the body, LED embedded in adhesive.
 20. The system according to claim 1, wherein the identification device further comprises sensors that can take body temperature.
 21. The system according to claim 1, wherein the identification device further comprises sensors that can detect or measure for heat exhaustion, hypothermia, sepsis by measuring biometrics such as salt content, foreign compounds and even dehydration UV exposure. skin temperatures changes over time, glucose, salt content, blood alcohol level or detect the presence of other substances.
 22. The system according to claim 1, wherein the identification device further comprises on or more of the following pressure sensors, radiation sensors, chemical weapons sensors, radiologic sensors, paper sensors.
 23. The system according to claim 1, wherein the identification device further comprises sensors that can detect removal or can detect a problem with the device, and wherein the system will alert the user and remotely deactivate.
 24. The system according to claim 24 some or all of the data is saved when the product is removed but the identifying personal information does not exist.
 25. The system according to claim 1 comprising a communication device with periodic messaging. 